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Western Sahara Self-Determination at Risk as UN Report Questions New Negotiation Framework

Explainers & Features Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
A UN report raises concerns that new negotiations could weaken Western Sahara self-determination, shifting focus from a referendum to autonomy under Morocco.

The Plunder Machine: Angola Civil Society Crackdown as Oil Billions Vanish

Governance & Accountability Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
As Angola reels from deadly fuel protests and deepening poverty, a new NGO law tightens control over civil society while billions in oil revenue continue to disappear. With elections looming in 2027, the country’s political and economic fault lines are widening.

Uganda Internet Blackout: A Nation Goes Dark Before Polls

Politics Joshua Moracha Joshua Moracha -
Uganda’s decision to shut down internet access days before the 2026 presidential election has raised fresh concerns about transparency, press freedom, and the credibility of the electoral process.

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Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

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Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

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The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

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A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.

Kubwa Gas Explosion: Car Rams Into Station, 9 Shops And Police Post Razed

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The Kubwa gas explosion destroyed nine shops and a police traffic post after a car crashed into a gas station near Liberty Junction in Abuja. The driver and a child survived as emergency responders battled the blaze.

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